Acton, Boxborough religious offerings

Tuesday

Jul 25, 2017 at 11:10 AMJul 25, 2017 at 11:10 AM

Stow Guest Table

Guest Table, a community supper in Stow, serves dinner from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at First Parish Church of Stow and Acton, 353 Great Road, Stow. Guest Table welcomes everyone, in or out of Stow, whether they’re looking for a sense of community, are feeling lonely, are having financial difficulties or just want a change of atmosphere. There’s no charge for dinner, but donations are accepted. Dinners will be nut-free, with gluten-free and dairy-free options available. Guest Table is always looking for volunteers: fpcguesttable@fpc-stow-acton.org.

‘The Role of Dialogue in Understanding’

On July 30, First Parish Church of Stow and Acton, Unitarian Universalist, welcomes guest leaders Karen Ross and Amy Rebecca Gay, who will lead a service on “The Role of Dialogue in Understanding.” Ross and Gay will discuss the role of dialogue as a communication process that allows people to deeply listen and better understand each person’s perspective. Dialogue questions will be focused on FPC’s transition to a new minister. Ross is a UMass Boston assistant professor of conflict resolution, and Gay is a professional coach, consultant and mediator. The service takes place at 10 a.m. in the Community Room, and there is only one service. FPC is located at 353 Great Road, Stow.

Illustrated Compassion Series

West Acton Baptist Church, located at 592 Massachusetts Ave. in Acton, will hold an Illustrated Compassion Series at 9:30 a.m. July 30. The series offers participants the opportunity to discuss and contemplate “compassion” in the Bible and in the modern-day world while they create pieces of art.

For information: 978-263-5902; https://westactonbaptistchurch.org.

Mt. Calvary Community Supper July menu

Mt. Calvary Community Supper of Acton serves a free three-course dinner from 5 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton. Hot and cold beverages are available at 4:30 p.m.

Mt. Calvary Community Supper is the only active community supper of Acton. They strive to alleviate hunger and social isolation in the community. All are welcome free-of-charge to enjoy a three-course meal and share in conversation in the fellowship hall at the church. The hall is handicapped-accessible.

First Parish Church of Stow and Acton, Unitarian Universalist, located at 353 Great Road in Stow, began its summer schedule on May 28, moving to one service at 10 a.m. each Sunday. Its two-service schedule (9 a.m. and 11 a.m.) will resume in September. FPC’s facilities are handicapped-accessible. For information: 978-897-8149; http://fpc-stow-acton.org.

Acton Congregational Church summer services

Acton Congregational Church, located at 12 Concord Road in Acton, offers worship services at 9:15 a.m. on Sundays in the summer. Worship in summer is a casual, family-friendly service followed by fellowship in the Bond Courtyard with treats for each Sunday. This service is a familiar and traditional one, consisting of: hymns and anthems; liturgy, prayers and offering; scripture and sermon. Holy Communion is offered on the first Sunday of each month. Infant and toddler care is available. For information: https://actonc.org.

Church of the Good Shepherd Acton services

The summer service schedule for Church of the Good Shepherd, located at 164 Newtown Road in Acton, will run through Sept. 4. Residents can join for the 8 or 9:30 a.m. services, both of Holy Eucharist. The 9:30 a.m. service will include music and activities for children. For information: https://goodshepherdacton.org.

Mt. Calvary worship schedule

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 472 Massachusetts Ave., Acton, will hold services at 9 and 10:30 a.m. Worship services combine traditional hymnody with contemporary song. Communion is celebrated on the first and third Sundays of the month. Third- through sixth-graders are invited to participate in Kingdom Quest at 9 a.m. along with junior and senior high youth groups. Kids Connection, for third- and fourth-graders, meets during the sermon at the 10:30 a.m. service. The staffed nursery is available throughout the morning. For information, call 978-263-5156 or visit https://mtcalvaryacton.org.